In 2011, I came up with a list of 30 things I wanted to do by the time I turned 30. It was a lofty list, for me, at least. But at the time, I thought I had more than 2 years to complete it, and back then, I didn’t think I would be moving out of state to Florida, either.
Well, I turned 30 last month, my friends, and here’s what’s been completed and what remains. I made a few edits in 2012 to add a few Florida-centric things I wanted to do….
My 30 before 30 list
1. Learn how to dive into a pool.
2. Learn how to turn a cartwheel.
3. Learn the basics of sewing.
4. Learn how to scuba dive. [almost done!]
5. Learn how to drive stick.
6. Learn how to bake my mom’s cheesecake recipe from scratch.
7. Learn how to keep a houseplant alive, and keep one alive, the way my mom can!
8. Find THE purse. [Completed 10/10. Found it and bought it! The J.Crew Brompton hobo in espresso.]
9. Then, sell or donate a bunch of other purses.
10. Lose 55 lbs., or fit into a size 8, whichever comes first.
11. Run a Disney 5K.
12. Donate all my old “fat girl” clothes.
13. Get debt/finances under control.
14. Visit the NASA VAB at Kennedy Space Center.
15. Drive with my husband in his Jeep on Daytona Beach.
16. Stay overnight at a Disney deluxe resort for first time since honeymoon.
17. Find a signature wine. [Goats do Roam red and white varieties. Thanks Epcot Food & Wine 2010!]
18. Figure out my signature cocktail, and how to make it. [My go-to: a vodka tonic or gin & tonic. Simple. easy.]
19. Network with 30 people in Orlando.
20. Visit Disney World again in 2011 …[Moved to Orlando Aug. 2011]
21. …and in 2012/13, after the Fantasyland expansion is complete or at least partially opened.
22. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.[Visited Sept. 2011]
23. Volunteer for an organization. [Alabama Social Media Association executive director, 2011; Gamma Phi Beta regional coordinator, 2013]
24. Go on an overnight camping/kayak trip.
25. Tour a winery.
26. Get a stamp on my unused passport.
27. Go horseback riding.
28. Go deep sea fishing.
29. Unpack every box after Aug. 2012 move, and get rid of/donate everything not being used.
30. Embrace turning 30!
So, I’m 18 items away from being done. But these are all still things I want to do or learn to do. We’ll see how long it really takes for me to complete! Bets, anyone?
